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‘Thin Mint Thursday’: Donate blood for Girl Scout Cookies

Those who donate blood on Thursdays are eligible for free Girl Scout Cookies.& Versiti Blood Center of Indiana and the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana are teaming up for a unique partnership: Thin Mints® Cookies in exchange for a blood donati...

Passes: Black Power Trailblazer Charles V. Hamilton, 94

Reflecting on the profound legacy of Charles V. Hamilton, Stacy M. Brown celebrates the transformative influence of the esteemed political scientist on the discourse of racial equality and social justice. #CharlesVHamilton #BlackPower #CivilRights #...

Former Old Dominion Univ. President Co-Authors Book On HBCUs

Delve into the comprehensive analysis by former ODU President James Koch and Dr. Omari H. Swinton on the legacy, challenges, and potential of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), shedding light on their pivotal role in higher educat...

Find your zen at Freedom Center’s Yoga in the Grand Hall

By Cody Hefner Freedom Center& The Freedom Center is helping you find your zen with its new Yoga in the Grand Hall program. On the second Sunday each month, the Freedom Center is inviting you to practice yoga in its gorgeous Grand Hall, o...

From exclusion to empowerment: Indiana Black lawyers & judges

Prior to 1900, there were very few Black lawyers practicing in and around Indianapolis. The first Black attorney admitted to the bar in Indianapolis was James T.V. Hill, who practiced law from 1882 to 1928 and was active in civic affairs. The Mar...

Katherine Johnson To Be Honored During Women’s History Month

Celebrate the legacy of Katherine Johnson, the pioneering mathematician whose groundbreaking calculations propelled America's success in the Space Race, as she is posthumously inducted into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame du...

Eiteljorg Museum receives Funding from AES to reduce energy use

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is taking steps to reduce its overall energy use as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability. Eiteljorg has had an overall 18% reduction in its electricity consumption, and in re...

Police Issue Statement On Firearm Recovery At Burial Site

Saint Lucia police have issued a statement on an operation they conducted at a burial site that led to the recovery of a firearm and ammunition. Videos of the police operation have appeared on social media. The police statement on Thursday indicated...

Norbert ‘Can’t Wait To See What Tomorrow Brings!’

Micoud North MP Jeremiah Norbert, who resigned as Deputy Speaker of the Saint Lucia House of Assembly on Tuesday, said he ‘Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings’. He wrote on Facebook that the skills he learned at Parliament would...

Cincinnati’s hair salon empress: Sarah Fossett’s inspiring legacy

By Sean E. Andres research support& from Queens of Queen City Born enslaved in Charleston, South Carolina, to Rufus and Judith Mayrant on June 26, 1826, Sarah was a “noble, lovable character.” As a young girl, Sarah was sent to New Or...

KC’s First-Ever Pre-Arrest Diversion Program Would Be an Investment in People

Decarcerate KC leader Kevin Morgan speaks at a rally in July of 2023. A man wearing a shirt that says “We Keep Us Safe” stands in the foreground. (@DecarcerateKC on Instagram) Some say Kansas City is on the come-up, but the truth is we’re at a ti...

Comedian Salvado Taking a Break from Comedy: Here’s Why

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan comedian Salvado Idringi, also known as Patrick Salvado, has recently announced his decision to take a hiatus from comedy. Patrick Salvado Explaining his rationale, Salvado cited a lack of suitable comed...

Minority Business Highlight: Stephanie Franklin turned her passion into a career with Fly Wines

Stephanie Franklin decided to leave her corporate job in tech and turn her passion for wine into a business. Now, she has created Fly Wines, a wholesale and distribution company providing unique wines. Franklin partners with independent wineries...

Singer Daudi Mugema Attributes Cancer Battle to Prison Conditions

Singer Daudi Mugema has come forward with shocking revelations, attributing his battle with cancer to his time spent in Luzira prison. Mugema, who was previously a healthy man, asserts that his health deteriorated significantly during his im...

IRT presents R. Eric Thomas’ new play

“The Folks at Home,” a new sitcom-style play by R. Eric Thomas, explores themes of family and relationships through comedy. Making its Indianapolis debut, the modern family comedy play takes the stage of IRT during the theater’s 51st season, mark...